Scarlett Johansson v Disney, J.K. Simmons in Batgirl, Haunted Mansion, and More
On the July 29, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Scarlett Johansson’s Disney lawsuit, possible Batgirl casting, Christopher Nolan’s next movie, and Disney’s Haunted Mansion reboot. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben (OG Vanessa): ‘Batgirl’ Might See the Return of JK Simmons as Commissioner Gordon Chris: Tiffany Haddish and LaKeith Stanfield in Talks to Star in Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Reboot Ben: Netflix is “Going to Do Everything” It Can to Get Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie Chris (OG Danielle): Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release Also mentioned: All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
29 Juli 202118min
Guardians of the Galaxy, Ahsoka, Die Hard and Ghostbusters: Afterlife
On the July 28, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor and senior writer Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Ahsoka, Die Hard and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad (og Jeremy): ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ Will Be a Must-Watch Before ‘Vol. 3,’ James Gunn SaysMention: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Will Film This November, Script the Same as It Was Three Years Ago Ben: Did ‘Ahsoka’ Star Rosario Dawson Just Confirm Live-Action Casting for Thrawn and Ezra Bridger? Brad: That ‘Die Hard’ Prequel Has Died Harder Than Hans Gruber Trailer Reaction: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Trailer: A New Generation Ain’t Afraid of No GhostsBrad: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Action Figures Confirm Another Member of the Next Generation Brad: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Trailer Breakdown: Maybe It’s the Apocalypse Also mentioned: Ghostbusters: Afterlife - Exclusive Trailer Breakdown with Director Jason Reitman All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
28 Juli 202132min
Interview: The Green Knight Writer/Director David Lowery and Star Dev Patel
On the July 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to introduce her interview with The Green Knight writer/director David Lowery and star Dev Patel. Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: David Lowery and Dev Patel on Making History, and Humanizing the Fantasy, in ‘The Green Knight’ [Interview] Also mentioned: ‘The Green Knight’ Review: A Mesmerizing, Sexy Epic That Feels Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
27 Juli 202122min
Michael B. Jordan's Black Superman Project, A New Exorcist Trilogy, and More
On the July 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a new Exorcist trilogy, Michael B. Jordan’s rival Superman project, James Gunn’s hopes for a DC/Marvel crossover, and a Pokemon live-action series. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben (OG Jeremy): Michael B. Jordan is Making His Own Black Superman Movie For HBO Max Brad (OG Danielle): James Gunn Has Talked to Marvel and DC About a Harley Quinn and Groot Crossover Movie Ben: New ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy in the Works, Starring Leslie Odom Jr. with Ellen Burstyn Returning Brad (OG Jeremy): ‘Pokemon’ Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix from ‘Lucifer’ Co-Showrunner Also mentioned: All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
26 Juli 202124min
Trying To Figure Out What Jordan Peele’s Nope Is About, Also: Kaiju Score, Free Guy, Exorcist & Loki
On the July 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Jordan Peele’s Nope, The Kaiju Score, Free Guy, David Gordon Green’s Exorcist and Loki. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad (og Shania): ‘The Kaiju Score’ Sounds Like ‘Ocean’s 11’ During a Godzilla Attack Ben: ‘Night Agent’ Series Heading to Netflix From ‘The Shield’ and ‘Terriers’ Showrunner Shawn Ryan Brad (og Shania): ‘Free Guy’ Early Buzz: The Best Video Game Movie Yet? Ben (og Danielle): David Gordon Green’s ‘Exorcist’ Movie Confirmed to Be a Direct Sequel to the OriginalPeter mentions: ‘The Exorcist’ Will Possess, Torment Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights This Year Ben (og Chris): Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Poster Tells Us Nothing About the Movie, But We’re Going to Speculate Wildly AnywaySpoiler Alert for Loki Brad (og Shania): Why ‘Loki’ Never Revealed Mobius’ Backstory (AKA Why He Loves ’90s Soda and Jet Skis So Much) Also mentioned: All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
23 Juli 202126min
New Batgirl, Assembled: The Making of Loki, Pen15, and More
On the July 22, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the new Batgirl, Zack Snyder, why we haven’t seen a Transformers/G.I Joe crossover, Pen15, and Assembled: The Making of Loki. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: The New ‘Batgirl’ is ‘In the Heights’ Star Leslie Grace Ben: Zack Snyder’s Stone Quarry Productions Signs First-Look Deal with Netflix Brad: Here’s Why a ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ Crossover Movie Hasn’t Happened Yet Ben: A ‘Pen15’ Animated Episode is Coming to Hulu Next Month Brad: ‘Assembled: The Making of Loki’: 15 Things We Learned About Marvel’s Multiverse Mischief Also mentioned: All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
22 Juli 202122min
Marvel Animation, Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys, Fast and Furious, Old and Dune
On the July 21, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Vanessa Armstrong to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Marvel Animation, Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys, Fast and Furious, Old and Dune. Opening Banter: Vanessa is one of our new regular contributors. What kind of movie person are you? In The News: Ben: Marvel to Create “Mini Studio” For More Animated Disney+ Shows Like ‘What If?’ Vanessa: Neil Gaiman’s ‘Anansi Boys’ Ordered to Series at Amazon, Won’t be an ‘American Gods’ Spin-off Vanessa: 5 Reasons You Should be Excited for ‘Anansi Boys,’ the Latest Neil Gaiman TV Adaptation Ben: Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel’s Feud Enters New Chapter as The Rock Confirms He’s Done With ‘Fast and Furious’ Ben: ‘Old’ Early Buzz: The Next ‘Happening’ or Shyamalan’s Best Since ‘Unbreakable,’ Depending on Who You Ask Vanessa: We Saw 35 Minutes of ‘Dune’ Goodness in IMAX and It Looks Incredible What are your spoiler free impressions? All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
21 Juli 202123min
Fear Street Cinematic Universe, Batgirl Contenders, We Have a Ghost, and More
On the July 20, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the Fear Street Cinematic Universe, Batgirl testing, Game of Thrones animated shows, and We Have a Ghost. Opening Banter: In The News: Chris (OG Jeremy): ‘Fear Street’ Director Wants to Create a Horror Cinematic Universe to Rival the MCU Ben: ‘Batgirl’ Actresses Testing for Lead Role This Week – Here’s Who Could Wear the Cape and Cowl Ben (OG Vanessa): HBO is Spending ‘Game of Thrones’ Money on Its ‘The Last of Us’ TV Series Ben (OG Jeremy): HBO Max Developing Two More ‘Game of Thrones’ Animated Shows, Nixes Flea Bottom Project Chris: ‘We Have a Ghost’ Will Star David Harbour and Anthony Mackie, Story Details Confirmed Also mentioned: Fear Street 1994 Review Fear Street 1978 Review Fear Street 1666 Review All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
20 Juli 202118min
